Opal Walker Sharp
Oct 3, 2023
Opal Walker Sharp, of Cleveland, Georgia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, following a long battle with dementia. Mrs. Sharp was born on May 6, 1928, in Alamance County, North Carolina, to the late Hubert Newton and Curvy Holland Walker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jean Yves James Sharp, Cleveland;...
Peggy Nix
Oct 1, 2023
Peggy Cantrell Nix, age 75, of Cleveland, passed away following an extended illness surrounded by her family at home, Sunday, October 1, 2023. Peggy was born the second of five children to the late Paul and Polly Abernathy Cantrell, Sautee on May 10, 1948. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Eula Mae Nix and brother, Tommy Cantrell,...
Connie Alexander Thomas
Oct 1, 2023
Mrs. Connie Alexander Thomas, age 77, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. Mrs. Thomas was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Clyde and Ida Henderson Alexander. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Jeanette Nunnally, and brother, Earl Alexander. Mrs. Thomas was a production manager at Ethicon and attended Zion Interdenominational Church....
Barbara Gay
Sep 29, 2023
Barbara Gay passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 29th, 2023, at the age of 89. She is reunited with her husband, Dick, in the great Festhalle in Heaven. Barbara was born on April 25th, 1934, in Thomasville, Georgia. She attended Thomasville High School before graduating from Heidelberg American High School while her father was stationed in...
Helen Louise Hewett
Sep 29, 2023
Helen Louise Hewett, known to her loved ones as Helen, passed away on September 29, 2023, at the age of 92 at Friendship Health and Rehab in Cleveland, GA. She was born on December 19, 1930, in Shallotte, NC, to her parents Clyde and Ruth Chadwick. Helen was an extremely loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She had a passion...
Ellen Margaret Taylor
Sep 26, 2023
Ellen Margaret Taylor, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Mrs. Taylor was born on August 31, 1953, in Waynesville, North Carolina, to the late David Ridley and Mildred Morgan. In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, David Taylor; son, Malcolm Ramey. Survivors include her sons, Johnny Jordan and James Ramey; sisters,...
Sarah Frances Jackson
Sep 26, 2023
Sarah “Frances” Odom Jackson, 82, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Mrs. Jackson was born on December 11, 1940, in Colquitt County, to the late J.B. Odum and Myrtice Durley Freeman. In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by one daughter and 3 sisters. Frances worked in the cotton mill industry most of her...
Frank Whelchel Edwards
Sep 24, 2023
F Frank W. Edwards, 88 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, from trauma created by hernia surgery. Mr. Edwards was born on December 5, 1934, to the late Thomas and Jessie Palmer Edwards. Survived by his wife of 27 years, LaMerle Freeman Edwards, daughters & sons-in-law Sharon & Roy Hall, Vicky & Jeff Frankum, grandsons Adam Frankum...
Hazel Caron
Sep 24, 2023
Hazel Marie Allums Caron, age 80 of Sautee Nacoochee, formerly of Lilburn, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Hazel was born on April 28, 1943, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, to the late Grady Allums and Mary Green Johnson Allums. Hazel graduated from Hoke Smith High School. She married her first husband, William Cook, and...
Gertrude Helton
Sep 24, 2023
Gertrude Waters Helton, age 83, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 6, 1939, in Lumpkin County, to the late Jim Waters and Jessie Eaton Waters. Gertrude loved gardening and quilting, and she loved to get out and go any time she had a chance. In addition to her...
Morris Jack Crawford
Sep 22, 2023
Morris L.J. (Jack) Crawford 1-20-1933 to 9-22-2023, of Braselton, GA Jack Crawford has died. Born Morris Lee Jackson Crawford on January 20, 1933, in Gilmer County, GA, he was the first-born child of Carl Wilson Crawford and Effie Iowa Souther. He was schooled in Pleasant Grove Elementary and in the Ellijay, GA elementary school system. When the family moved, he...
Tyler Dewitt Staats
Sep 20, 2023
Tyler Dewitt Staats, age 35, of Gainesville, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Mr. Staats was born on October 27, 1987, in Gainesville, FL, to Darlene Staats and Larry Smith. He was employed by Qwik Site where he worked as a crew leader. Tyler was a beloved father, husband, and son who had a huge heart and believed in...
Don Mccollum
Sep 16, 2023
Don McCollum, age 67 of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, September 16th, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Don was born on March 1st, 1956 to the late George and Thelma McCollum. Always working in construction, he had recently retired. Known as “Papa Don” to most, he loved his family, especially his 8 grandchildren and would...
Mary Louise Tomlin
Sep 15, 2023
Mary Louise Tomlin, age 82 of Cleveland, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023. Mrs. Tomlin was born September 2, 1941 to the late Garnett E. Smith Jr. and Mazie Lee Dockery Smith. Louise was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and loved cooking for her family, she made one of the best banana puddings in the world. Louise retired from NOK...
Ltc Gilmer L. Vandiver
Sep 14, 2023
LTC Gilmer L. Vandiver, age 94, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Mr. Vandiver was born on June 19, 1929, in Helen, Georgia, to the late Lawrence and Jewell Jones Vandiver. In addition to his parents, Gilmer was preceded in death by his brother, Lamar Vandiver. Gilmer was a retired Lieutenant Colonel for the United States Army,...
Paul Neal Sutton
Sep 13, 2023
Paul Neal Sutton, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Mr. Sutton was born on January 7, 1955, in Habersham County, to the late Phineus Sutton, Sr. and Maggie Tate Sutton. Starting at a young age he attended St. John Missionary Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and building things. Paul graduated from...
Herman "Leon" Simmons
Sep 9, 2023
Mr. Herman “Leon” Simmons, age 75, of Cleveland, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. Mr. Simmons was born in Clarkesville to the late Walter Lee Simmons and Barbara Ann Westmoreland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Richard Thacker. Mr. Simmons worked for Georgia Power. Survivors include wife, Jean Simmons, Cleveland; daughter, Sarah Simmons-Dearing (Barry);...
Hershel Ray Travis
Sep 7, 2023
Hershel Ray Travis, age 78, of Cleveland, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Mr. Travis was born on March 25, 1945, in Portsmouth, Ohio. He retired from Northeast Georgia Health Systems. Hershel was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and a member of South Bend United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Karen Travis; daughter, Nikki Sturgill...
Thomas John Kapise, Sr.
Sep 5, 2023
Thomas John Kapise, Sr., age 80, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Mr. Kapise was born on May 19, 1943, in Hanover, New Hampshire, to the late Philip and Hazel Higgins Kapise. Tom served with honor in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966 and worked as a mail handler for the United States Postal Service...
Dr. John Carver Edwards
Sep 4, 2023
Dr. John Carver Edwards, age 83, of Cleveland, Georgia passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2023. Born in Charleston, South Carolina on December 8, 1939. He was the son of the late Elizabeth Carver Edwards and the late John Pelham Edwards. Survivors include his wife Judith Task Edwards; son John Spann Edwards (Melissa), daughter Leigh Carver Davis (Steve), son...
